Construct Innovate Webinar Series on ‘Modern Methods of Construction (MMC)’
As identified by the EY ‘Detailed Description of Needs’ report (2021), ‘The construction industry is under pressure to increase productivity and efficiency while also meeting the growing needs of an expanding population. It has to move to a new, higher level of performance and quality, while also being attentive to environmental, sustainability and circular economy imperatives’. The report showed that modern methods of construction (MMC) is one of the key areas for the needs in the construction and built environment sector.
This module explores methods an approaches to MMC and its adoption by the sector. The webinars cover key design considerations, areas of standardisation and routes to certification, next generation rapid build systems and automation/ autonomous construction.
- Introduction to Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) – 16th January 2024
- Designing homes for Modern Methods of Construction – 23rd January 2024
- Housing for All delivery: The perspective from light-gauge steel MMC manufacturers – 30th January 2024
- Design considerations for MMC – 6th February 2024
- Housing for All delivery: The perspective from timber MMC manufacturers – 13th February 2024
- Housing for All delivery: The perspective from concrete MMC manufacturers – 20th February 2024
- MMC case studies from water and wastewater industry – 27th February 2024
- MMC applications in schools and commercial buildings – 5th March 2024
- MMC: Offsite manufacture to onsite construction – 12th March 2024
The module aligns with SDG 8 (Decent work and economic growth), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production).
Free tickets for the upcoming webinars can be booked through https://www.engineersireland.ie/Events/.
